WHY MINI CHOCOLATE TORTES?

And life is too short not to enjoy personal-sized portions of buttery, sugary, chocolatey goodness …

every once in a while. 😉

In all seriousness, I do believe it’s important to fuel our bodies with health-promoting foods (that are tolerated) most of the time. But, I also believe that there’s plenty of room in a healthy, balanced lifestyle for [insert favorite indulgence here] when enjoyed in moderation.

Aside from being deliciously decadent, these mini low FODMAP chocolate tortes call for just six ingredients and take about 30 minutes to make.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

As mentioned above, this recipe calls for six simple ingredients, many of which may already be in your kitchen. The ingredients include:

IS DARK CHOCOLATE LOW FODMAP?

Both generic dark chocolate and 85% dark chocolate have been tested by Monash University and have low FODMAP serving sizes. Based on the information provided by Monash, most people should tolerate servings of 30 grams (approximately 1 ounce).

Although not a FODMAP, higher fat foods can sometimes be an IBS trigger for some people. As these tortes are relatively higher in fats, you may want to limit or avoid if you suspect you’re one of the folks falling into this camp.

Instructions

Place dark chocolate and butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20-second increments, stirring in between, until chocolate is just melted. Remove from microwave and stir the mixture until it’s smooth. Add sugar and stir until mixed. Let cool for 2-3 minutes.

After a couple of minutes, add eggs and stir until well mixed. Add vanilla and salt. Continue to stir until mixture thickens and turns a bit glossy.

Divide mixture into greased muffin tins. Bake 16-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The tortes will expand in the oven and then condense as they cool. I suggest letting them cool 10 minutes or longer before removing from muffin tins.